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Burundi weather today

Check out the Burundi weather today and compare with average temperatures and hours of sunshine for September. Explore the 5-day forecast and weather by month (climate guide).

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The weather guide for Burundi, represented by Bujumbura, (Bujumbura) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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When is the best time to go to Burundi?

The best time to go to Burundi (Bujumbura) is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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3.5
Jan
4
Feb
3.5
Mar
3.5
Apr
4
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
4
Sep
4
Oct
3.5
Nov
3.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

27
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
28
Aug
29
Sep
28
Oct
27
Nov
27
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

5
Jan
6
Feb
5
Mar
5
Apr
6
May
8
Jun
8
Jul
8
Aug
7
Sep
6
Oct
5
Nov
5
Dec

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Burundi weather overview

The central African country of Burundi, bordered by Congo-Kinshasa, Tanzania and Rwanda, is no bigger than Israel but features some dramatic mountain scenery. Burundi's high altitude tempers its equatorial climate, reducing temperatures and limiting mugginess to create pleasant conditions. Best time to visit is between June and September, when rainfall and humidity are lowest; expect rain during the rest of the year.

What to pack for Burundi weather

Take light clothing for the daytime and wraps for cooler evenings. Pack rainwear if travelling between October and May.

Which is the hottest month in Burundi?

The hottest time of year in Bujumbura, Burundi is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Burundi?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in Bujumbura, Burundi with 196mm on average. There are normally 24 days in April with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Burundi?

The sunniest time of year in Bujumbura, Burundi is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Compare Burundi weather with the USA

Below the Burundi weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Burundi (Bujumbura) and the USA (Washington).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

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